Diplomacy & international policy
To address today's global challenges, we need professionals who have a strong grounding in history and social science and who can apply that knowledge to complex practical problems.
The next generation of creative, well-trained foreign policy leaders is studying at the Ford School. Through our International Policy Center and Weiser Diplomacy Centers, we bring high-profile leaders in foreign affairs to campus, including Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, Samantha Power, Susan Rice, Steve Biegun, Malala Yousafzai, and H.R. McMaster. We host professors of practice in international diplomacy, distinguished leaders who teach, mentor, and inspire our students. We develop and host simulations and other practical opportunities for students to grapple with issues such as environmental diplomacy and countering violent extremism. We support student-initiated projects, internships, and travel around the world. We offer competitive fellowships to top graduate students, awarding up to $25,000 per year.
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Featured speakers
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H.R. McMaster: Cascading crises and prospects for peace Oct 23, 2025
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Europe and America: Where are we and where are we going? Sep 15, 2025
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John Hudson: National Security in the 2020s Apr 2, 2025
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Ibish and Miller: Perspectives on the Middle East crisis Oct 30, 2024
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Bridget Brink: Vandenberg Lecture Apr 23, 2024
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Susan Rice on Tough Love: 'My Story of the Things Worth Fighting For' Jan 20, 2020
How do you end conflicts through diplomacy conflict resolution? You need to have talented people who invest themselves in the substance of these places.